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'About bloody time' - Cahill unveils Johnny Warren statue

Socceroos star Tim Cahill says football in Australia is enjoying the success it is today thanks to the impact of people like the late Johnny Warren have had on the game.

Published

27 March 2016

Speaking at the unveiling of a sculpture of the late former Socceroos skipper at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Sunday, Cahill paid tribute to Warren’s legacy and said recognition for him is long overdue.

“It’s a monumental day for football. It's special, it’s something that should have been done a long time ago,” the Socceroos greatest-ever scorer said.

“More importantly, he was a pioneer of the sport. He’s somebody that the whole country looked up to.